About us
St Andrew's is a Roman Catholic Comprehensive Co-Educational 11-19 Secondary School. We are committed to academic excellence and work to support all our students to reach their potential. Equally, we ensure that we provide opportunities for all students to develop spiritually, emotionally and creatively.
Founded in 1935 by the Sisters of St Andrew's as a day and boarding Convent School, the school was reduced to rubble by a landmine in 1941. Between 1953 and 1955 it was rebuilt as a voluntary aided girls school and then in 1972 boys joined the school. Successive generations of teachers, parents, governors and benefactors have contributed to St Andrew's becoming what it is today.
A broad and balanced curriculum, extensive pastoral programme and rich liturgical life; together with opportunities to excel in dance, drama, sport and music demonstrate our commitment to providing a holistic education to over 750 students.
In recent years we have become an increasingly popular first choice school for children from our Deanery Catholic Feeder Schools, the local primary schools and local Christian children from all denominations. We continually work in partnership with our parents, Parishes and Feeder Schools and are proud of our strong relationships.
A key focus for the school is ensuring that students achieve their best results at each Key Stage. Sixth Form results are very good and we are proud of the 2009 CVA of 1028. At Key Stage 4 our students perform well in English (over 60% A*-C) and in Maths (over 60% A*-C). However, our challenge this year is to ensure that over 60% of students achieve A*-C in both English and Maths and we have put in measures to secure this.
We are currently undergoing a period of rebuilding and development. Our new buildings house Sixth Form accommodation, Languages, Drama and Music facilities as well as a new Chapel and Dining Room. The new Sports Centre houses a 4-bay sports hall and changing rooms.
Students and Staff contribute to our own community, the local community and the International Community. In particular we educate about and fundraise for many Charities.
Students leave St Andrew's having fulfilled their potential; gaining the qualifications, skills, confidence and moral courage to contribute to and succeed in the world beyond school.
All staff at St Andrew's believe that it is a privilege to work with the children entrusted to our care. We are committed to our professional development to ensure that we constantly give our best. The school is renowned for being a warm, friendly and supportive community. We are an authentic Catholic school where Gospel values are at the heart of our relationships, policy and practice.
